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Today's headlines: Bong Go, PUV drivers, Cardinal David

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• Marcos’ Alyansa bets dominate Pulse Asia April 2025 survey, but Bong Go widens solo lead

An April 2025 Pulse Asia survey reveals only 27% of Filipinos have a complete senatorial slate in mind. Reelectionist Senator Bong Go was a majority choice, with over 62.2% preference.

• Flub or foreshadowing? Marcos skips mention of Camille Villar in Batangas sortie 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention Senatorial bet Camille Villar in his usual stump speech during the Alyansa para sa Bagong PIlipinas sortie at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum. 

• DOTr to require regular drug tests for PUV drivers

The transportation department says public utility vehicle drivers will soon be required to undergo mandatory drug testing every 90 days, the cost of which will be shouldered by their operators.

• Cardinal David on Trump’s AI photo as pope: ‘Not funny, Sir’

Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump after he posted an AI-generated photo of him dressed like a Catholic pope.-Rappler.com